Mother’s Day: Hurt, Hover, Honor
Mother's Day seems to be a roller coaster or a basketball holiday—where some people are emotionally up while others are down. For many, it's a…
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What’s So Special About the Church?
Over my life there have been “special” things that have meant a lot to me. There have been special toys like my Teddy Ruxpin. [My…
Budgeting Grace
I’m so glad it’s finally March. Why, you ask? Because it’s a new budget cycle. You see, Joannie and I have a monthly budget where…
Prayer and Politics: Four Things I’m Praying for During this Political Season
Seasons have a way of shaping the content of our prayers. If in a season of crisis, our prayers typically include asking the Lord to…
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Loving your Wife Like Christ Loved the Church
Joannie and I have been married for over twelve years. Like any marriage, we have had our ups and down, highs and lows, profits and…
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A God Who Doesn’t Give Fist Bumps
Over the last couple of weeks our house has been hit with sickness. A couple of our children have had strep and one has had…
That’s Not What I Ordered: Clarifying Christ’s Kingdom
Have you ever been to a restaurant and ordered something only to find that it was nothing like you imagined? For instance, when on a…
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Pondering the Advent: Mary’s First Noel
I would consider myself a thinker. I like to contemplate, think, and ponder on situations, experiences, and decisions. However, for many of us (including myself),…
Cruising with Mickey Mouse: Things the Church and Disney have (or should have) in Common
Last week my family and I went on a Disney cruise thanks to my mother-in-law! We had the most wonderful time—eating unlimited desserts, watching the…
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